WINCHESTER, Mass. — John Linwood Kelley, 89, died Tuesday, June 14, in Winchester, Mass., at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family.

His wife of 48 years, Pauline (Marcous) Kelley, passed away in 1998.

He leaves three daughters, Kathleen K. Nilsson and her husband, Claes, of Cambridge, Mass.; Susan K. Steinman and her husband, Jonathan, of Cape Elizabeth; and Andrea K. Braun and her husband, Thomas, of Winchester, Mass.; five grandchildren, Kelley Steinman of Portland, Danielle Steinman of Park City, Utah, John Nilsson of Somerville, Mass., Conor Braun of Los Angeles, Calif., and Ryan Braun of Winchester. He is also survived by three nieces and one nephew.

He was predeceased by his sister, Nancy K. Littlefield.

John was born and raised in Lewiston, son of the late Linwood J. and Florence (Morrill) Kelley. He graduated from Lewiston High School in 1944. Upon graduation, he was accepted into the Navy’s V-12 Officer Training Program at Dartmouth College, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in navigational science in 1947. John continued his education at the University of Maine in Orono, graduating with a degree in electrical engineering in 1949. John received a varsity letter in basketball at the University of Maine.

Immediately following his college education, John accepted a job with Westinghouse Corp., where he worked for more than 40 years as a sales engineer. John was a magician by hobby, often performing at his children’s and grandchildren’s birthday parties. He was an active member of the Society of American Magicians. He was also a member of the Westborough Country Club where he played golf with friends into his mid-80s. John was a faithful member of Saint Mary’s Parish in Shrewsbury.

To leave a note of condolence for John’s family or to view his Book of Memories, please visit www.brittonfuneralhomes.com.